{"product_id":"an-essential-guide-to-interpersonal-communication-building-great-relationships-with-faith-skill-and-virtue-in-the-age-of-social-media-paperback","title":"An Essential Guide to Interpersonal Communication: Building Great Relationships with Faith, Skill, and Virtue in the Age of Social Media - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eQuentin J. Schultze\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDiane M. Badzinski\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVirtually every human endeavor involves interpersonal communication. Leading Christian scholar and media commentator Quentin Schultze and respected professor of communication Diane Badzinski offer a solid Christian perspective on the topic, helping readers communicate with faith, skill, and virtue in their interpersonal relationships. Designed as a companion to Schultze's successful \u003ci\u003eAn Essential Guide to Public Speaking\u003c\/i\u003e, this inviting book provides biblical wisdom on critical areas of interpersonal communication: gratitude, listening, self-assessment, forgiveness, trust, encouragement, peace, and fidelity. Given the rapid rise and widespread use of social media, the book also integrates intriguing insights from the latest research on the influence of social media on interpersonal relationships. It includes engaging stories and numerous sidebars featuring practical lists, definitions, illustrations, and biblical insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A rich resource for learning to build real community\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVirtually every human endeavor involves interpersonal communication. \u003ci\u003eAn Essential Guide to Interpersonal Communication \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a solid Christian perspective, integrating intriguing insights from the latest research on the influence of social media on interpersonal relationships. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Schultze and Badzinski provide a firm foundation for flourishing interpersonal relationships in a digital age, integrating timeless scriptural wisdom, cutting-edge communication research, and compelling insights from everyday life in a highly engaging, student-friendly volume.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJanie Harden Fritz\u003c\/b\u003e, Duquesne University; author of \u003ci\u003eProfessional Civility: Communicative Virtue at Work \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Schultze and Badzinski seamlessly weave together contemporary communication research, the wisdom of Scripture, and the memorable words of Christian sages. The result is a book that not only increases our desire for warm friendship in a digital age but also offers inspired suggestions on how to reach this relational goal.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eEm Griffin\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eMaking Friends (and Making Them Count) \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"At a time when we as a nation need to discuss important issues such as immigration, sexuality, racial unrest, and deep spiritual longings, we are losing the ability to talk with respect and civility. Unfortunately, social media often adds to our frustration and division. Where can we turn for help? Schultze and Badzinski remind us that the Scriptures and communication theory offer rich advice on how to discuss difficult issues--both face-to-face and through social media--in order to help interpersonal relationships flourish. Their insights are practical, wise, and much needed in today's divisive communication climate.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eTim Muehlhoff\u003c\/b\u003e, Biola University; author of \u003ci\u003eI Beg to Differ: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Truth and Love\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"This book is disturbing--in all the right ways. No matter how good you think your relationships are, be prepared to come away convicted, recommitted, and passionate about making them even better. If your relationships need restoration, hope fills these pages.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eRobert Woods\u003c\/b\u003e, Spring Arbor University \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Well researched, accessibly written, biblical in its wisdom, and practical in its advice. I gladly recommend this book as a rich resource for learning to build real community through effective communication.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eLarry Crabb\u003c\/b\u003e, NewWay Ministries; author of \u003ci\u003eThe Marriage Builder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuentin J. Schultze\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, University of Illinois) is professor of communication emeritus at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and CEO of Edenridge Communications. Schultze has been quoted in major media including the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUS News \u0026amp; World Report\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFortune\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e. He has been interviewed by CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC, and NPR and is the author of many books, including \u003ci\u003eAn Essential Guide to Public Speaking\u003c\/i\u003e. Visit his website at www.quentinschultze.com. \u003cb\u003eDiane M. Badzinski \u003c\/b\u003e(PhD, University of Wisconsin) is professor of communication and chair of the department at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Colorado, where she teaches interpersonal communication, nonverbal communication, cross-cultural communication, and research methods. She received the Outstanding Affiliate Faculty Award for contributions to Spring Arbor University's online master of arts in communication program and writes regularly on communication topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.13 x 8.48 x 5.57 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757462683936,"sku":"9780801038945","price":29.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a5014266c6333d7e03b6040b110f95de.webp?v=1780103551","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/an-essential-guide-to-interpersonal-communication-building-great-relationships-with-faith-skill-and-virtue-in-the-age-of-social-media-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}